New software updates on your Nintendo Switch can give you an upgraded gaming experience. The latest updates add new features that enhances your experience using the gaming platform while also fixing bugs that have been an issue in the past.
Nintendo recently launched version 10.0.2 for the Switch console and the update offers fixes on issues from versions 10.0.0 or 10.0.1 and stability improvements on the overall system.
Downloading the new updates for your Nintendo Switch device is a very easy and straightforward process.
How to Perform a System Update on Nintendo Switch
Set Automatic Installation of Updates on your Nintendo Switch
Normally, new updates are automatically downloaded and installed in your console’s system. However, you can also set the automatic installation of the updates.
- Go to the Home menu.
- Select System Settings. It is the Gear icon found in the list of icons.
- Go to System.
- Set the Auto-Update Software to On. Once you are connected to the Internet, it will automatically download updates.
Manually Install Software Updates on your Nintendo Switch
- Connect your Nintendo Switch to the Internet.
- Go to the Home menu.
- Click the System Settings icon.
- On the left side, click System.
- On the right side, click System Update.
- If there are available updates, it will begin to download. After downloading, it will start to update the system. A notification will appear to restart the console. Click OK. Any running games in the background will be closed.
- Wait for the process to finish until it will automatically restart the console.
How to Check if your Nintendo Switch has the Latest Software
- Go to the System Settings.
- Click System and select System Update.
- If you see the message “Your System Is Up To Date,” all updates have been installed.
Updating your Nintendo Switch console’s software to the latest version gives you leverage with all your new games and make your gaming moments more enjoyable. Have you downloaded the latest version of your Nintendo Switch? Tell us in the comments below.
